NOVEC’s public relations division was recognized with eight awards in 2021 for its outstanding communications work. Honored were: Senior Graphic Designer Leslie Khamsivone’s designs: • Council of Rural Electric Communicators and NRECA Spotlight on Excellence Silver...
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has named Joanie Griffiths as director of member services and community relations. Griffiths’ primary responsibility is to manage the efficient operations of member services in REC’s Bowling Green, Va., office, which serves portions...
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative continues to be involved in a variety of ways in its communities, including economic development and a tree giveaway. Pairing Trees with Wine Cody Clarke, contract forester, and John Kese, contract forester, talked with members at...
Leaders from electric cooperatives across Virginia met with representatives of incoming Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Dec. 14 to explain their position on statewide issues that affect co-ops and the communities they serve. Andrew Vehorn, VMD vice president of member and...
The Choptank Electric Cooperative’s new lineworker training facility is now operational in Salisbury, Md. In partnership with the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, the apprentice lineworker eight-step training program started on...
CWA Cable TV Inc. has entered into an arrangement with Empower Broadband Inc. to accelerate the deployment of high-speed broadband services to consumers in Lake Gaston Americamps, River Ridge and Tanglewood Shores in Southside Virginia. CWA President Cathy Ashworth...
A partnership that features two electric cooperatives will put residents of rural Goochland County, Va., on the path to universal broadband coverage of all residents and businesses. Announced Nov. 10, the project is the result of a partnership of Firefly Fiber...
BARC Electric Cooperative’s broadband project will be featured on the first episode of “Life in the Heart Land,” a new series airing on VPM/PBS. The show dives deep into the heart of America to meet the neighbors, communities and organizations that are creating unique...
Eugene Hamrick has been promoted to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Director of Enterprise Analytics & Innovation. Hamrick’s primary responsibility is to promote data-driven decision-making and analytic solutions, ensuring the cooperative receives maximum...
